Terms of Service

By accessing and using Sterling Platforms ("we," "us," "our," or "the Service"), you ("User" or "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sterling Platforms.

If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a business or entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

Sterling Platforms is a directory service that connects students with educational consultants and provides information about international universities and study programs. Our services include:

• University and program information directory
• Connection with verified educational consultants
• Study abroad guidance and resources
• Application support and visa guidance
• Newsletter and educational content

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without notice.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respecting the intellectual property rights of others

You may not use the Service to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content, or to impersonate others.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about universities and programs, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all information presented on our platform.

Users are strongly advised to verify all information directly with the respective institutions and authorities before making any decisions. Sterling Platforms is not responsible for any decisions made based on information provided through our Service.

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. By using Sterling Platforms, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

The Service and its content, features, and functionality are owned by Sterling Platforms and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content from the Service without our express written permission.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
• SECURITY OF DATA TRANSMISSION

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STERLING PLATFORMS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may also terminate your use of the Service at any time.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, but the terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sterling Platforms operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: